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about this blog This is a site to promote religious harmony, tolerance, understanding and communication between peoples of different backgrounds in Australia and the surrounds. my links Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance World Conference on Religion and Peace archives today September 2007 August 2007 February 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 August 2005 June 2005 May 2005 April 2005 March 2005 January 2005 December 2004 September 2004 August 2004 July 2004 June 2004 March 2004 January 2004 counter visited *loading* times  |
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Monday, August 01, 2005 Freedom of speech at risk? This article is good in that it asks the question. My view on it is that Freedom of Speech is right when it doesn't include the freedom to tell lies about people or groups to ruin their reputation. Lies don't mean that you dislike something, or think it's crap. Lies are provable untruths, like the Koran says A, when it actually says B or just the opposite of A.
Of note in our region: Malaysia continues to be confronted by opportunities and challenges, not the least of which are the demands posed by the steady rise of a politicised conservative Islam. And Australia is confronted with the balancing act of pursuing closer regional ties without damaging the alliance with the United States. Australia must also respond to terrorism without undermining its status as a country which prides itself in its multicultural identity and religious tolerance. Story here |
peace.